Bill addressing student chronic absenteeism unanimously passes Georgia Senate
Georgia state senators unanimously passed a bill Wednesday intended to address chronic absenteeism, which refers to when students miss 10% or more of the school year. According to the Georgia Department of Education, the rate of chronic absenteeism in Georgia was 21.3% in 2024. Schools have not yet returned to...
Georgia Lawmakers Introduce A New Bill To Curb Homeownership Fraud
The bill would require homeowners to be notified if someone files a deed on their property. Georgia Lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would help combat homeownership fraud. WSB-TV reported that House Bill 427 would require notifications to deed owners if someone files a deed for their property. Once...
Surcheros to Open 10 New Units Across the South in 2025
Alpharetta, Ga. — Surcheros® is poised for a record-breaking year. Most recently, the emerging fast-casual brand experienced significant growth in 2024, opening nine new locations and debuting in South Carolina and Tennessee for the first time. With a healthy pipeline in place, Surcheros plans to open at least 10 new...
State rep criticized over Facebook post about lower fines for passing stopped school buses
A Georgia lawmaker’s post on social media explaining why he wants to lower the fine for passing a stopped school bus came under fire in the comments section.
Atlanta Police Calls Out Lil Baby’s Actions For The Murders Of Two Teenagers
Atlanta authorities are making bold accusations against Lil Baby, linking his music video shoot to a string of retaliatory gang violence that ultimately claimed the lives of two 13-year-old boys. According to the Atlanta Police Department (APD), the rapper’s decision to film in a rival gang territory sparked a deadly...
Winter Wildfire Warnings Issued in 3 States
People were advised to use extreme caution on Wednesday amid low humidity, strong winds and dry conditions.
‘Sweet’ Georgia Eatery Crowned ‘Best Pancake House’ In The State
This beloved spot has perfected "light-as-a-feather, fluffy pancakes."
Second Earthquake in 24 Hours Strikes Georgia
According to USGS, at 6:01 pm yesterday, an another earthquake struck Georgia; this time, it struck in the middle of the state near Warner Robins and Cochran. This earthquake struck from a depth of 4.3 km. This was the second earthquake to strike Georgia within 24 hours. The first earthquake struck at 8 am in...
Interracial Incident: Georgia White Woman Charged With Manslaughter After ‘Accidentally’ Shooting Black Baby Daddy,...
A white woman in Burke County, Georgia, named Hannah Cobb has been arrested for the fatal shooting of her Black baby daddy, Telvin Osborne. The post Interracial Incident: Georgia White Woman Charged With Manslaughter After ‘Accidentally’ Shooting Black Baby Daddy, Telvin Osborne appeared first on Bossip .
Couple aged 87 and 89 accused of stealing $1m in pension and not reporting...
Georgia police have arrested an 87-year-old woman and her 89-year-old husband after she allegedly stole more than $1 million from her deceased mother's pension payments over the course of a decade, according to court documents. Mary Ann Arceneaux and her husband Ernest, of Snellville, Georgia, were charged with...
